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Lot 579: A Collection of Carved Wood and Ceramic Owl Figurines
A collection of owl figurines in various materials including carved wood, glazed ceramic, and textured resin. The group features a variety of species and styles, notably a large hand-carved wooden barn owl standing on a naturalistic circular base with a distinctive heart-shaped facial disc. Also included is an anthropomorphic owl figure depicted in the guise of a craftsman or cobbler, wearing a blue scarf, yellow apron, and blue trousers, and holding small tools. The assortment contains further representations of British woodland birds including a barn owl with white and tan plumage on a branch base, a small textured resin owl with white spotting, and several stylized ceramic owls in grey, orange, and brown glazes. One figure is carved from a light-coloured stone-like material, possibly soapstone, showing a stylized form. The wooden owl exhibits significant surface wear and finish loss, while the ceramic and resin pieces show light surface dust and minor wear consistent with display. No legible maker’s marks or signatures are visible on the exterior surfaces of the items.
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